Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) affects the excitable and contractile properties of innervated skeletal muscles

The well-established trophic role of CNTF upon neurons led to performing clinical trials in patients of neurodegenerative diseases. However, trials were suspended due to side effects such as severe weight loss, hyperalgesia, coughing, muscle cramps and pain. So far it is not known how CNTF triggers...

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Main Authors: BEATRIZ U RAMIREZ, LEIRA RETAMAL, CECILIA VERGARA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-01-01
Series:Biological Research
Subjects:
EMG
Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-97602003000300003